Thread: New Defender, what accessories?

Originally Posted by PRDS

Long-range fuel tank is a must if doing long Ks in the bush, but decide on which type before buying tow bar, the longranger replacement tank needs a special tow bar, a sub tank won't.
Some sort of soundproofing will make driving more enjoyable, noise killer in the UK make a full kit can either import it or some specialist LR places in Oz import it for you.
I have an ARB winch bar with 7K winch and haven't found it necessary to upgrade front springs.
Roof console is a good idea but with the ARB one you need to shorten the sun visors so check first.
If you plan on traveling in hot weather a larger intercooler will help with power. There a few available but check with your dealer first to ensure they don't void you warranty.

Any experience of the Opposite Lock 45 litre subtank? To me looks like a better option than the 127L Long Ranger tank I currently have which I found has 3 issues:

1. It prevents mounting a standard towbar (meaning I had to fit a UK tow step)
2. It interferes with rear anti-roll bars (meaning custom brackets)
3. For some reason I never quite get more than 100-110 litres from the tank due to the placement of the fuel pickup, which I understand is a bit of a black art to fit

Am looking at the 45L OL unit for my new Defender. Any views?

A number of others have the 45L Front Runner tank sold by OL and all I've heard is good reports. I'm still carrying Jerry cans of fuel, but as I can fit 3 of these on the trailer it's not too big an issue.

Originally Posted by Gavster

Any experience of the Opposite Lock 45 litre subtank? To me looks like a better option than the 127L Long Ranger tank I currently have which I found has 3 issues:

1. It prevents mounting a standard towbar (meaning I had to fit a UK tow step)
2. It interferes with rear anti-roll bars (meaning custom brackets)
3. For some reason I never quite get more than 100-110 litres from the tank due to the placement of the fuel pickup, which I understand is a bit of a black art to fit

Am looking at the 45L OL unit for my new Defender. Any views?

The OL tank is fantastic.

It makes use of otherwise unused space behind the rear wheel.

It's great to be able to say that you can drive at least 1000km between servos.

A water tank on the other side is on my list.

Originally Posted by juddy

Did you mean a 90 swb, or a 110 DC???? or is yours a imported 90?

Yes it's for a friend in France, i can't tell much i haven't see the beast yet.

Thanks again for the hand.

Cheers.

Laurent

Originally Posted by one_iota

The OL tank is fantastic.

It makes use of otherwise unused space behind the rear wheel.

It's great to be able to say that you can drive at least 1000km between servos.

A water tank on the other side is on my list.

x 2!

A great bit of kit and I am very happy with it. I went through exactly your same dilema Gavster and after researching on here, I made the decision. I am looking at the water tank for the other side but considering all options still.

Heya - on the fuel tank issue - anyone had any experience with this setup?

Dual Fuel Tank System - Mulgo Pty Ltd - Australia

Seems pricey - but if my company's gonna pay for it... should leave the back end free for other dreams.

Cheers

I find this statement hard to swallow...... "nor do they affect the offroad capabilities of the original vehicle."

They should have stencilled a bullseye on them!



Daz.

Well - that's what I was wondering - to me they do seem to come down a fair way below the sills - but I'm a noob here so figure I'm missing something re clearances.

The dual tank idea would assist balance though, right? Or is it best to just go the auxilliary fuel on one side and the water on the other side - at the back of the vehicle?

Duke